Job Description

The Clinical Lead Community Dental Service is a managerial & clinical role. Primarily it involves managing the team & delivering a combination of special care & paediatric dentistry for referred patients, many of whom have additional & complex needs.



The post includes management responsibilities & supporting clinical colleagues working alongside you. As a valued member of the Community Dental Service, you will provide high quality dental care to special care adults & children with complex additional needs &/or disabilities. Our service is dedicated to assisting medically compromised patients who require treatment in a community dental service setting, as well as supporting anxious children for routine exodontia. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to bring your expertise directly to patients in their own homes, nursing, and care settings during domiciliary care.

Hours per week:

26.25



The main duties of the Clinical Lead Community Dental Service post includes having advanced knowledge, clinical skills & expertise demonstrated by a postgraduate dental qualification &/or relevant experience in Special Care or Paediatric Dentistry, to lead the service. The post holder will, contribute to the planning & development of the service and of colleagues, whilst monitoring performance & activity alongside the Clinical Service Manager an Operational Manager.



We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.



We believe our workforce is our greatest asset & we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.



Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.



NHS Medical and Dental salaries are set at a national level. For new starters not already working to UK Medical and Dental terms and conditions of service will be appointed to the minimum paypoint. The starting salary paypoint can only be increased when there is evidence of relevant, completed years' experience in terms of nature, type and level of role. The evidence required to increase a starting salary would be Payslips and details noted in the application form i.e. complete employment history



Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.



If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.



Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.



Please download a copy of the and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.



As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.



We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).



We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.



Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.



We look forward to receiving your application.